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First Aid Training<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The Irish Canoe Union recommends that all kayakers and canoeists complete a First Aid training course. For certain ICU Skills Awards and\u00a0 Instructor & Coach Qualifications, a First Aid certificate is required in order for a candidate to progress to assessment.<\/p>\n

The Irish Canoe Union does not deliver First Aid training. Instead we recommend that canoeists attend a reputable First Aid course such as\u00a0Rescue Emergency Care (REC).<\/strong> Most First Aid certificates require re-validation every 3 years.<\/p>\n

It is required that all instructors and coaches hold a current first aid certificate in order to validate their qualification.<\/p>\n

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Instructors & First Aid Courses<\/strong>
\nUnder current guidelines the Rescue Emergency Care (REC) and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certified courses are the only acceptable qualifications.\u00a0 These courses are specially designed to equip candidates with the skills to deal with injuries that may occur where environmental and weather conditions can have a significant effect.\u00a0 The table below shows the appropriate levels.<\/p>\n

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ICU Instructor
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Rescue Emergency Care (REC)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Other<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Level 1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Level 2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Level 2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Equivalent<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Level 2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Level 2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Level 2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Equivalent<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Level 3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Level 3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Level 3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Equivalent<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Level 4<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Level 3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Level 3<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Equivalent<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
With increasing public awareness of health and safety issues in Ireland the range of First Aid courses on offer has expanded considerably.\u00a0 Most courses deal with “Urban” First Aid where rapid access the emergency services is assumed.\u00a0If you wish to determine if a course is acceptable please contact the ICU Office with a copy of the course syllabus and details of the awarding body ready for review.\u00a0 In general no “Occupational First Aid” or “Order of Malta Course” is acceptable as they do not deal with non-urban aqueous environments, but always contact the ICU Office to confirm.<\/div>\n
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First Aid Kits
\n<\/strong>Recommended minimum contents for a First Aid Kit for Instructors & Coaches:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n